Derrick White through 5 playoff games: 8.8 PPG/3.8 RPG/3.5 APG with 2 turnovers on .308/.241/.800 and a .425 TS%. Can Boston continue to win games if Derrick White doesn’t improve?
Derrick White is in a generational slump over the last few weeks. Going off the eye test, not only has his offense been abysmal, but his defense has taken a huge hit too. He can’t navigate screens on the perimeter and Maxey has sort of had his way with him on the offensive end for the better part of this series.
What are your thoughts on this development? Should Joe Mazzulla look to pull him from the game if his passivity continues? We have seen some good minutes from Pritchard, Scheierman, and Walsh. Should those guys start to see more run or should the Celtics give Derrick White some leeway to figure things out?